Bagley Fishing Lures: Balsa Wood Manufacturing Meets HCM

balsa wood fishing lure

Is Traditional Balsa Wood Manufacturing Really Better than HCM? Since the late 1980s, there’s been a divide among fishermen on whether the traditional balsa manufacturing process for Bagley lures is superior to the company’s newer heat compression molding (or HCM) process. In fact, fans of vintage fishing lures, the early Bagley lures (circa the 1960s-1980s) swear by the…

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Pro Fishing Tips for Winterizing Your Gear

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Spring may seem like a lifetime away for any non-ice fishing angler. But as you wait for the water temperatures to rise and your spring fishing season to commence, why not use the offseason to inspect and store your gear properly. To ensure your next fishing adventure is filled with more action and less time…

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